Education and School Visits

The museum’s schools programme was developed by the education specialists Innovate Educate in consultation with local primary schools. We offer a range of resources for Key Stage 1-3 students visiting the Museum, complemented by classroom-based sessions covering STEM curriculum topics such as the science and technology behind operating the railway as well as the social history of the line and local industries, the workforce, and the Railway’s place in the Eskdale community. Our learning resources for on-site and classroom use are available below.

We can also offer sessions for older students and colleges – please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Learning Resources

These resources share the stories of the railway, its people and the local area. They support particularly local children to learn more about their heritage. Our Schools Resource Document can be downloaded here

These sessions reflect three important themes in the Railway’s history. Themes have activities relating to STEM, literacy, art, history and information technology.

Energy and Power

Synolda Steam Locomotive

Learning

If you would like more information for Railway group visits and itineraries, please contact us. Entry to the museum is free as part of a group visit to the railway. We can provide material for establishments to prepare learning material in advance of their visit. Out of hours, evening or guided tours can be arranged on request.

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‘My word’, exclaimed Little Giant; ‘What happened to you?’‘I feel rather odd’, said Synolda distantly; ‘Like I’m having an out-of-boiler experience’.Little Giant wasn’t impressed; ‘I don’t know how you can show your wheels in here, looking like that. Honestly, your big ends are showing. Horrible’.Synolda didn’t reply. Sensing the tension in the air, Quarryman tried to change the subject.‘I say, it’s been a while since I was in here; do you like my lovely new engine block?’‘Well it’s better than your old block’, sniffed Little Giant; ‘The one that you shoved a big end through and left hanging there for all to see’.‘What is it with you and big ends?’, wondered Quarryman.Little Giant hastily moved on; ‘Well anyway, I hear that Synolda’s JustGiving overhaul appeal has reached £846.84p towards its £5,000 target!’Synolda waggled its buffers happily; ‘That’s right, people have been very kind contributing to help my overhaul; only another £4,153.16p to go!’‘Hint hint’, added Quarryman.